Ranal Gybsen

Sirendel is the seat of the Sheriff of Thel, whose charge is mostly quiet woodland of moderate fertility and sparse population. Spotted patches of cropland are interspersed with grassy hills dotted with sheep and horses. Thelshire holds a major crossroads and the locals are reasonably tolerant of strangers.
The keep was built from 355 to 430, with delays due to the unstable political situation of the time. Sheriff Ranal Gybsen, 28, is a headstrong knight. He is presently unmarried and one of the shire’s most eligible bachelors. Several local lords have approached him to arrange a match with one of their daughters. To the great nobles he is regarded as clever but uninspiring. He often travels with the king’s court and is a frequent visitor to Tashal.
The Taniran Hills to the south are rich in minerals, including copper, salt, tin, and silver. Control of the silver mine is disputed between sheriffs, as it lies on the border between Thelshire and Oselshire. Surveys of the disputed border always seem to favor the sponsoring sheriff.
North of Sirendel lies Parikyg. Legend states this ancient fastness was used to secret the treasures of the Jarin kingdom of Pari. According to the most popular tale, a fell reptilian beast, invulnerable to all of impure heart, defended the treasure. When Pari submitted to Lothrim, the treasure’s location was lost. Treasure hunters have sought the ancient refuge for centuries.